James V. Anthenelli
Salisbury Criminal Attorney
James V. Anthenelli, one of the founders of Anthenelli, Phoebus & Hickman, LLC, died on May 26, 2015. He leaves a legacy of a career in litigation, focusing on criminal defense, that spanned 38 years and a dedication to serving his community, both professionally and through his work on local nonprofit boards.
Attorney Anthenelli began his career more than 35 years ago as a prosecutor in Salisbury, Maryland and has maintained an office in Salisbury since 1977. After entering private practice, Attorney Anthenelli continued to handle all types of criminal cases and further enhanced his litigation and trial skills by representing clients in personal injury, commercial and business litigation.
Attorney Anthenelli quickly gained a reputation as being one of the area's most accomplished litigators recognized for his passion in representing clients and his courtroom skills. For the remainder of his career, Attorney Anthenelli specialized exclusively in the defense of criminal and serious motor vehicle cases.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- White Collar Crime
- Assault & Battery
- Drug Crimes
- Serious Traffic Offenses
- Sexual Assault
- Theft, Burglary, and Property Crimes
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Maryland
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- Court of Appeals of Maryland
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- U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
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- U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Founding partner
- Anthenelli, Phoebus & Hickman, LLC
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- The Law Office of James V. Anthenelli
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- Partner
- Anthenelli & Otway
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- Partner
- Robins, Johnson & Anthenelli
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- Associate
- Hearne & Bailey
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- Assistant State's Attorney
- Wicomico County, Salisbury, Maryland.
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- University of Baltimore School of Law
- J.D. (1976)
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- University of Maryland - College Park
- B.S. (1972) | Economics
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- Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission for Commission District One
- Gubernatorial Appointee, Chair
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- Activities: June 2005-2007, July 2007-2011, 2011-2015
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- Wicomico County, Maryland State and American Bar Associations
- Member
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- Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
- Member
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
- Current
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- Maryland Bar Foundation
- Fellow
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- Board of Trustees of the Office of the Public Defender
- Gubernatorial Appointee
- Activities: January 10, 2011- May 31, 2012.
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- Maryland Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy
- Gubernatorial Appointee
- Activities: August 29, 2003-2007. July 1, 2007 â 2011 for a term of 4 years.
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- Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland 1991-93, 2000-02 and Chairman,
- Review Board
- Activities: Member, 1991-93, 2000-02 and Chairman, 1993-94.
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- Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland
- Inquiry Panel
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- Website
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